Boomerang Employees: Why They’re Good For Business

Over the past couple years, we’ve heard a lot about the Great Resignation. But what happens when a former employee comes back? On this episode of PULSE, a Paychex HR Podcast, host Rob Parsons is talking with Paychex HR Coach, Jarryd Rutter, about boomerang employees. Hear what he had to say about the rise of the boomerang employee, how they can be good for business, why you should set up company policies and procedures surrounding returning employees in your employee handbook, and more. Topics include: 00:17 – Who is Jarryd Rutter?01:01 – What is a Boomerang employee?01:26 – Why should a business hire a boomerang employee?03:00 – Why to not take it personally when an employee leaves04:08 – Creating a smooth off-boarding process05:42 – What about bringing back terminated employees?07:13 – Setting policies and procedures for hiring boomerang employees10:42 – What is a stay interview and why is it beneficial?12:49 – The Great Resignation   Read about the importance of having a positive offboarding process at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/what-is-offboarding. Learn more about how to handle a boomerang employee at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/boomerang-employees-what-to-do-when-they-come-back. DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.